Iran is far away. The Iranian government is not a friend of the U.S. But Iran is a cautionary tale for us all. And Iranian women are not our enemy. Pay attention and support them if you can.
Author Archives: Carole J. Garrison
Duplicity of Political Parties and Politicians
How do we respond to rediculous political maneuvering? We vote. But we vote for a person, not a political party.
Papermill Road
Together we can.Together we can.
Confirmation Bias
It is not up to you to protect him from his decision to cut you off.” (emphasis mine)
Ungraceful Aging
“Diet! You’re 80 for g-d’s sakes. Eat what you want.” My son-in-law managed to give me the look, while still watching the road as we drove home. “I want to stay with my wardrobe; now’s not the time to buy new clothes,” I responded. However, I buy new clothes all the time, maybe just notContinue reading “Ungraceful Aging”
Shopping, Stereotypes, and the Double Standard
Whether it be 1993, 2020, or 1762, the double standard exists, as does the glass ceiling of power.
Si no hay una cosa, hay otra cosa: Always Something!
Google headlines: SF, NY declare health emergencies over monkeypox outbreak. More people are wearing masks again, hoping to protect against the newest COVID variant, BA.5, as others start lining up for monkeypox vaccinations. Frustrated, hot, angry at gas pump prices and a radical right Supreme Court, as well as appalled over a seemingly endless warContinue reading “Si no hay una cosa, hay otra cosa: Always Something!”
Warm Springs, Georgia
We are affected by the world around us. We are responsible for what is happening and for being part of the solution.
Journeys End
My mother, GG, was dead at ninety-nine years of age. She was on her last journey and it was okay.
Searching for a Publisher in the Time of COVID
I can’t find an agent, so I decided to share the board book version with you. If you have any suggestions, please share. Thanks
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